SHAPE test to assess pre-surgery heart and lung risk
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial studies a quick physical test (called the SHAPE test) given before surgery to help predict your risk of complications. It may help doctors choose safer care and monitoring based on your results.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 60 years
- You are scheduled for a moderate-to-high risk surgery and pre-surgery evaluation
- Your overall heart risk score (RCRI) is less than 2 based on your health history
- You can give informed consent by yourself (or otherwise participate in the consent process)
- You can physically do the SHAPE test steps (like walking and moving without major limits)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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